Altar Server
Students in 4th through 12th grades are invited to assist the priest as an altar server. If your student is interested, please contact ministries@holytrinitycolumbiapa.com to learn more about the next available training session.
Greeter
Greeters arrive at Mass approximately one half hour early to welcome parishioners and guests. Individuals, couples, and families are invited to participate as Greeters.
The greeters ministry does hold meetings. Those interested in participating in the greeters ministry should reach out to Michelle Detz or Roseanne Nikolaus. Michelle and Roseanne distribute a schedule 3 times per year. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please contact Michelle Detz at (717) 449-1740 or mdetz@ourladyoftheangels.org
Lector
A lector is a lay minister who proclaims the Word of God at Holy Mass.
If you are interested in serving as a lector, contact ministries@holytrinitycolumbiapa.com to learn more.
Gift Bearer
Gift bearers present the bread and wine to the priest during Liturgy of the Eucharist. Participating in the presentation of the gifts at offertory is an act that symbolizes the total offering of oneself and one’s life to Christ, mirroring Jesus’ gift of himself.
New volunteers are always welcome. This is a tangible way for parishioners, even children, to serve and be deeply involved in the liturgy, fostering a sense of family and shared faith. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please contact Michelle Detz at (717) 449-1740 or mdetz@ourladyoftheangels.org
Usher
Ushers serve by collecting parishioner’s financial contributions during the offertory. If you are interested in serving as an usher, contact Head Usher, Kevin Kraft, Sr. at (717) 587-4266
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
These reverent, trained ministers assist the Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, namely the priest and deacon, in distributing the Holy Eucharist to the faithful. Questions regarding Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion can be directed to ministries@holytrinitycolumbiapa.com
Music Ministry
Director of Music Ministry & Organist
To learn more about the following opportunities in Music Ministry, please contact Bernard Wickenheiser at bwickmusic@aol.com or (717) 855-3291
Cantor
Along with the organist, the cantor leads the congregation in sung worship at weekend Masses. A pleasant voice and prayerful presence are necessary in this role. The ability to read music is preferred, but training is provided and rehearsals are held as needed.
Choir
Sings at the 10:30 am Sunday Masses on the first Sunday of each month, October through June. The choir also leads the singing at other select liturgies, including Christmas Eve, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, Confirmation, etc. New members of high school age and older are welcome to join. Weekly rehearsals are held on Thursday, 7:00 to 8:15 pm.
Instrumental Accompaniment
Clarinet, flute, strings, trumpet, etc. add splendor, and joy to our liturgical celebrations, as the need arises.
Holy Trinity Organ
The Midler-Hunter Co. of Philadelphia, PA installed the organ in 1951. All the pipe work and mechanism were installed in two chambers and between them the console was placed in the center of the choir loft.
The Columbia Organ Works of Columbia, PA built the new three manual console with “state of the art” technology in 1997. They added two new ranks of 73 pipes, the 8′ Tromba and 4′ Clarion.
The Peragallo Organ Company of Patterson, NJ completed a total restoration and expansion of the organ in 2017. The repairs included releathering, restoring the entire winding system, new expression shade motors, new Choir, Swell, and Crescendo Expression Pedals, and new LED lighting at the console. The total palate was expended to include a 2″ Super Octave or Fifteenth, and 8′ Oboe, 8′ Under Maris, 8′ Trompette En Chamde, and a set of Chimes. Holy Trinity’s organ now has 26 ranks of 1,968 pipes.